As more people wander through the Bon P doors, I am finding myself the happy recipient of more and more requests for commissions.
My working area in the gallery always has a few projects on the go - great for demonstrating my working style(s) and possible ideas for a piece of art that is totally your own - from subject to framing.
My working area in the gallery always has a few projects on the go - great for demonstrating my working style(s) and possible ideas for a piece of art that is totally your own - from subject to framing.
As the examples here will hopefully suggest, I work very much in my own style; illustrative, individual and often involving pattern.
I am not a photo-realist, so depictions from photos will always have an imaginative slant, rather than being a copy.
I am not a photo-realist, so depictions from photos will always have an imaginative slant, rather than being a copy.
That said, I manage a pretty good likeness when dealing with portraits of cats, dogs and other beloved creatures. The background is usually taken from textiles in the home, the cat's favourite hang-out, or other suggestions from the commissioner.
In this instance I pinched a few ideas from William Morris and worked to a specific colour scheme for a memorial portrait.
This one was easy - my mum's adopted stray on her favourite rug!
Not confined to furry friends, I have also frequently worked on new adaptations of my own work, with bespoke alterations and additions.
And how can I forget 'Cupcake'?! I have had relatively few requests for portraits, but am happy to tackle a request, as long as I can work it in my own style.
... and birds, plenty of birds of all shapes and sizes! Small ones for a gift, large ones for a serious admirer of a particular species; all is possible!
The start of the year is a blank slate for me, so a great time to get requests in before the jobs pile up and my head starts popping out ideas for my own work.
Prices for commissions vary from £100 for a wee one to £500 (or more if you have a big space and budget!).
The start of the year is a blank slate for me, so a great time to get requests in before the jobs pile up and my head starts popping out ideas for my own work.
Prices for commissions vary from £100 for a wee one to £500 (or more if you have a big space and budget!).
Not actually a commission, just one of my own imaginings.... a wee bit of a Nilsson slant on one of my favourite birds.
Next up is a peahen, 'Queen Pea' - she's about to go on the easel this week if you are visiting.
Next up is a peahen, 'Queen Pea' - she's about to go on the easel this week if you are visiting.
Paudy and Thady, seen at the start being handed over just before Christmas.
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